Using research to improve ophthalmic nursing care.

Rita McLauchlan, Rona Harker, Heather MacDonald, Christine Waterman, Heather Waterman

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    Abstract

    This article focuses on the way in which the nursing care of patients undergoing vitreoretinal surgery was developed as a result of an action research project. The research project is described and the following practice developments are discussed: the preoperative preparation of patients; the physiological effects of posturing; communication between patients, staff and the multidisciplinary team; and the knowledge base and clinical skills of nurses. These developments are evaluated and suggestions for future practice are made.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)39-40
    Number of pages1
    JournalNursing Times
    Volume98
    Issue number27
    Publication statusPublished - 2 Jul 2002

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